The announcement regarding the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 has raised many questions among gamers, especially regarding game compatibility. One of the questions that has arisen is whether games from the previous Nintendo Switch can be played on the Nintendo Switch 2 console.
In this article, we will discuss the various games that gamers can likely access and play using the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support exclusive games designed specifically for the new console. In addition, the console will also remain compatible with games from the previous Nintendo Switch, both in physical and digital formats.
List of Nintendo Switch Exclusive Games
You should note that some games for Nintendo Switch may not be fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. More information regarding the compatibility of these games will be announced on Nintendo’s official website in the future.
The following is a list of some of the exclusive games that Nintendo Switch owners must play:
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Splatoon
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Luigi’s Mansion 3
- Octopath Traveler
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
- Mario & Luigi: Brothership
- Pokémon Scarlet
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Nintendo Switch Exclusive Game Titles
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Metroid Dread
- Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- Pokémon Violet
- Metroid Prime Remastered
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- ASTRAL CHAIN
- Super Mario RPG
- Paper Mario: The Origami King
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- Bayonetta 3
- Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
- Splatoon 3
- Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
- Pokémon Sword
- Pikmin 4
- Pokémon Shield
- Yoshi’s Crafted World
- Super Mario Party
- Mario Party Superstars
- Nintendo Switch Sports
Nintendo Switch Exclusive Game
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
- Detective Pikachu Returns
- Super Mario Maker 2
- Another Code: Recollection
- Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
- Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
- WarioWare: Move It!
- Pokémon Shining Pearl
- Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE
- Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe
- Kirby Star Allies
- Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
- Splatoon 2
- Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
- Mario Golf: Super Rush
- Endless Ocean Luminous
- Mario Tennis Aces
- Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
- Kirby’s Dream Buffet
- Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda
- The World Ends with You: Final Remix
- Mario Strikers: Battle League
- Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
- WarioWare: Get It Together!
- Fire Emblem Warriors
- New Pokémon Snap
- Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
- ARMS
- Pokkén Tournament DX
- Kirby Fighters 2
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer
- MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order
- Everybody 1-2-Switch!
- Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
- DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
- Golf Story
- 1-2-Switch
- FAST RMX
- Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
- Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir & The Girl Who Stands Behind
- Disney Illusion Island
- Collection of Mana
- Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU
- Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise
Exclusive games are one of the factors that make the Nintendo Switch one of the most desirable consoles. It is possible that the list of games will be available again on Nintendo Switch 2.
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